as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a congressional probe into the accusations
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as in to investigate
to search through or into
tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singer's private life
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Recent Examples of probe
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Typically, a gel will be applied to the body to help the ultrasound waves transmit from the probe and into the body.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
In 1977, the Justice Department launched a task force to probe the FBI's harassment and investigations of King, as well as his assassination and the criminal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That probe energized the recall, which easily passed with more than 60% of the vote.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Typically, a gel will be applied to the body to help the ultrasound waves transmit from the probe and into the body.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Modern neuroscience equips us with a powerful arsenal of tools to probe how disease changes brain activity in mice.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
In 1977, the Justice Department launched a task force to probe the FBI's harassment and investigations of King, as well as his assassination and the criminal investigation.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probe
Verb
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Warren was asked about the challenges to the tariff rollout and her call for the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate if Trump allies profited from wild swings in the markets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 1976, the disease detectives were sent to investigate an outbreak in Philadelphia of a mysterious deadly illness.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their most recent work, Oltre Terra at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, explored wool consumption and human-animal relations.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While there have been a few inquiries, Iggy still hasn't found his forever home.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Treasury Department on Wednesday sent an inquiry to the IRS’s acting chief counsel, Andrew De Mello, asking the agency to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status, according to The Washington Post.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Forensic investigators will examine the findings for signs of trauma, injury and a cause of death.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The study noted that 85% of breakup survivors search for explanations, all in an attempt to make sense of the cause of the split.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The United States Coast Guard is searching for five missing people after a boat capsized near St. Lucie Inlet in Florida on Sunday.—
T. Michelle Murphy,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each of those studies was itself a meta-analysis, based on an examination of data from a number of other prior independent studies.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump did not undergo anesthesia during his examination, according to Leavitt.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a moving exploration of grief and the drama's most emotional hour.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a new report published by Billboard on April 17, studies found that of the 80,000-plus attendees at the music festival, roughly 60% used a payment plan to afford their tickets.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to a recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, the antler was found on a stone platform among other objects made from stone, bone and antler, as well as human skull fragments.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Probe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probe. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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